Statement: This textile artwork captures the fleeting transformation of the deciduous beech, or Nothofagus gunnii, as it turns from green to gold and crimson around Crater Lake in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain region. The work explores the rhythm of seasonal change and the quiet majesty of alpine landscapes, where time is measured not by hours but by cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. Through thousands of stitches, the piece evokes the shifting light and intricate patterns of the turning leaves. Each thread represents the delicate balance between permanence and impermanence—how colour, texture, and form dissolve and re-emerge with the passing of autumn. The composition draws inspiration from the interplay of reflection and shadow on the lake’s surface, suggesting both the stillness and movement inherent in nature’s transitions. The tactile quality of the materials invites close observation, mirroring the intimacy of standing among the turning fagus and witnessing its brief, luminous display. This work is a meditation on place, memory, and transformation—an homage to Tasmania’s unique alpine flora and the quiet beauty found in the changing of the seasons.

Medium: Textile
Support: Cotton Fabric Freestyle machine embroidery
Dimensions: 968cm Wide x 668cm High